Lillian Miles Lewis, wife of Georgia Congressman John Lewis, passed away this morning in Atlanta. Twitterers are expressing their condolences:
Thoughts and prayers w/ @RepJohnLewis right now. His office just announced that his wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, died in Atlanta
— Tia Mitchell, AJC’s Washington Correspondent (@ajconwashington) December 31, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to Rep. John Lewis during this most difficult time
— youngherc365 (@TylerH09) December 31, 2012
Congressman John Lewis lost his wife this morning. Let's lift he and his family up at this difficult time. And others mourning. #praying
— Mashaun D Simon (@eldermadosi) December 31, 2012
@RepJohnLewis So sorry to hear of your wife's death. Our condolences.
— Debbie Williams (@OHbamaMama) December 31, 2012
“@HuffPostPol: RT @jonallendc: Sad news: Lillian Lewis, wife of Rep. John Lewis, died.”..I pray God#'s strength 4 him n his family.
— Author-PG’Orge-Walker #??#RidinWithBiden (@PGOrgeWalker) December 31, 2012
@repjohnlewis our prayers and condolences are with you as you grieve the passing of your wife.
— Wesley Dunn (@dglobbyist) December 31, 2012
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@repjohnlewis Your family is in my prayers. If behind every great man is a woman…I know she is GRAND.
— Adrienne Annice (@LadyA08) December 31, 2012
Georgia Congressman John Lewis Wife Lillian passed away. Prayers for him and his family
— PolitiSite – #2020Electon (@Politisite) December 31, 2012
Condolences to @repjohnlewis and his family, I've done phone work at the local Jboro office and everyone was so nice. Sorry for your loss.
— half dad half amazing (@tony__teo) December 31, 2012
My condolences to Rep. John Lewis on the passing of his wife.
— Martin Longman (@BooMan23) December 31, 2012
So sad. RIP RT @jamiedupree Office of Rep John Lewis D-GA announces that the Congressman's wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, died this morning
— Andrew Patrick (@Andrew_Patrick) December 31, 2012
Congressman John Lewis' wife Lillian has passed away…Condolences to this great champion of civil rights and his family…
— jimmy williams (@Jimmyspolitics) December 31, 2012
@repjohnlewis I'm so sorry. May she rest in peace. Strength and peace and God's love to you.
— Pam #Antifa Collier (@PamCollier2) December 31, 2012
We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Rep. Lewis and his family.